TUESDAY, 19 NOVEMBER 2024
TEXT:
Acts 25:13-27
TOPIC:
PAUL BEFORE GOVERNOR PORCIOUS FESTUS AND KING AGRIPPA
Apostle Paul’s case in
now before King Agrippa. We see Paul as a righteous man, a prisoner bound with
chains, brought before corrupt judges trying a faithful man.
The world is full of
such immoral judges before whom believers’ cases are brought for adjudication.
Apostle Paul was
invited to speak before Festus and Agrippa so that Festus would have a better
idea of what to present in his official report to the Emperor.
From the discussions,
there is enough evidence that Paul is not guilty but for the fact that he
appealed to Caesar.
Paul saw through the
plot against his life and demanded to stand trial before Caesar. The world
system is cunning and crafty, brethren.
Therefore, we need
God-given common sense to as to make wise decisions.
Although Paul was not
afraid to face evil people and suffering in Jerusalem, he didn’t want to put
his head in a lion’s mouth if he could avoid it.
Every follower of Jesus
is the target of false accusations by the accuser of the brethren. But we need
to know the laws and customs of the environment in which we live as Christians
and, above all, we should know that Jesus is our defence against condemnation
and false accusation.
QUESTION:
Are you having problems because your case has been brought before an
unrighteous judge?
PRAYER:
O Lord, help me to understand Your words and the environment in which I operate
so as to know how to respond to rulers who subject me to trials, persecution
and suffering, in Jesus name. Amen.
Remain
Blessed
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